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Puppy Chow

Crispex cereal coated in chocolate peanut butter mixture and then tossed in powdered sugar to create a candy like exterior.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Midwest
Servings 8 people
Calories 701 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 17 ounce box of Crispix cereal
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips I also use dark chocolate chips 60% or 70% cocoa chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pound powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Measure the Crispix or Chex cereal into an extra large bowl or two large bowls.
  • In a sauce pan on stovetop over low heat add chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter and stir, while melting, to combine.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. Continue to stir until chocolate, peanut butter, butter is smooth and incorporated.
  • Carefully pour the warm chocolate peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly coated.
  • Add the powdered sugar in batches, mixing lightly after each addition. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or secure the lid on your container and shake until all pieces are well coated. You can also fold using a spatula.
    note: I have seen people adding powdered sugar to large zip-loc bag then adding chocolate covered cereal to back and tossing in bag. I prefer keeping it in the bowl, but this is alway a great way to get powdered sugar covering cereal.
  • Spread the puppy chow onto a baking sheet to cool. Serve once set—or enjoy immediately.

Notes

Microwave Instructions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Add vanilla after first minute. Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each round, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth (about 2–3 minutes total).

Nutrition

Calories: 701kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 20gSugar: 89gCalcium: 35mgIron: 8mg
Keyword chocolate chips, easy dessert, muddy buddies, peanut butter, puppy chow, snack, treat
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